Colorado Springs Wrongful Death Attorneys

A Colorado Springs wrongful death claim is a demand for financial compensation based on a death that is the legal fault of another person or party. The basis for the claim is that the accident occurred because of negligence. The claim not only holds the offender accountable, but it also gives the victim's family an avenue to receive financial compensation.

The monetary payment is meant to compensate the victim's family for the financial losses and emotional anguish they endure because of the accident. The losses can't bring your loved one back, but it can provide some justice for you as accident victims.

The compensatory damages that you can recover for your wrongful death claim include the following:

• Outstanding medical bills for your loved one
• Burial expenses for your loved one
• Compensation for the physical anguish that your loved one endured
• Lost income that your loved one would have earned to support the family
• Compensation for lost companionship and guidance
• Other suffering that you experience because of the loss of your loved one

Loss of companionship or consortium is a very real loss when a wrongful death occurs. You can claim financial compensation because your life will never be the same. Let our Colorado Springs wrongful death attorneys explain how compensation works in this type of case. We're here to ensure that you receive the maximum monetary relief that you deserve to the fullest extent of Colorado law.

Yes, wrongful death laws vary by state. However, Colorado laws strongly protect victims. The purpose of Colorado law is to compensate victims fully for their losses. In most cases, your claim is brought under state laws that exist to allow the families of victims to receive justice and compensatory damages when a preventable death occurs because of the negligence of others. The State of Colorado laws apply in Colorado Springs. Our attorneys can help you determine the most appropriate jurisdiction to bring your claim.

Some examples of a wrongful death case could involve deaths that resulted from the following accidents:

• Car accidents
• Work accidents/On-the-job accidents
• Trucking crashes
• Motorcycle crashes
• Birth injuries
• Medical malpractice
• Slip and falls
• Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
• Dog bites/Animal attacks
• Intentional harm to someone else
• Reckless driving/Drunk driving
• Defective Products

When you need understanding and compassionate attorneys for your case, our Colorado Springs wrongful death lawyers want to represent you and fight on your behalf. Here are some of the reasons that we believe our legal services are exceptional:

• Dedication to personal injury cases exclusively; that gives us the experience to get results in your case
• A team of attorney and paralegals that are assigned to your case based on their unique qualifications and experience
• Oversight of your case by our founding partners, Kyle Bachus and Darin Schanker
• Our firm holds the highest rating from the Colorado Better Business Bureau and Martindale-Hubbell
• Our founders are both 10-year members of Super Lawyers. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum has also honored them because we have won verdicts in excess of $1 million for our clients
• We believe that staying in touch with our clients is critical to outstanding legal representation. Call, email or message us any time you want to talk about your case
• Respect for the attorney-client privilege and the sensitive nature of a wrongful death case
• Compassionate representation and legal advocacy during this difficult time for you and your family

It's our goal to be your legal support team. We want you to receive the compensation that you deserve to fairly represent your losses. Justice is our passion, and our team will work tirelessly to get justice for you and your family through financial relief and holding the responsible party accountable.

The steps involved in a Colorado wrongful death case are unique to your circumstances. Here are some of the steps that we can take on your behalf:

• Investigation to determine who may be responsible for the accident
• Evaluation of the damages that may apply
• Preparation of the complaint and summons to formally start the case
• Depositions, motions and other legal maneuvers to build evidence
• Negotiations with insurance companies and the other party for a fair settlement
• Arguments in court on your behalf
• Making sure the judgment gets paid; evaluation of taxes that may apply and structure of your judgment to meet your best interests and minimize taxes

Our team prepares a legal strategy that is unique to your situation. Let us evaluate your case to determine how to best pursue your case and meet your goals.